Care Assistant
Healthvision UK
- North Kensington, West London
- £11.95 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
8 AM - 8 PM & 8 PM - 8 AMJob Summary:Carries out assigned tasks to provide general household assistance, personal care and companionship for clients in their homes. This role is performed in accordance with the Employee Handbook and Health Vision’s policies and procedures.Duties & Responsibilities:To provide care and support for the client at homeTo maintain professional standards of care and behaviour at all times, and to promote Health Vision in a positive mannerTo document and maintain clear and accurate records of care givenTo advise your Care Team Supervisor (CTS) or Co-ordinator of any incidents or situations that cause concern or threaten client or carer safetyTo provide prescribed care that has been instructed/shown by the CTSOnce work has been assigned, plan your journey and allow plenty of time to get thereBe patient and sensitive to the needs of people from a variety of backgrounds and cultures.Have an awareness of the responsibilities related to maintaining client and organisation confidentiality.Identification - Must always wear Health Vision identity badge when undertaking Health Vision dutiesThe Care Assistant reports directly to the Care Coordinator, with serious issues to be raised to the Registered care Manager.It is the responsibility of the Care Assistant to report any changes or alterations of care or the condition of the client and or working environment.The Care Assistant is responsible and accountable for their actions and the care that they provide to clients.Position Requirements:Need to be mature and responsible with a friendly helpful mannerAbility to work in clients’ homesNeed to be practical, punctual, tidy and able to follow instructionsMotivation and ability to organise own timeGood written and oral communication skillsCommitment to being sensitive to the needs of other culturesBenefits:Free Induction and ongoing paid trainingLoyalty Bonuses£250 'recommend a friend' bonusPaid NVQ diploma in Health & Social CareCompany Pension SchemeFree UniformIf you are looking for a rewarding job where you can make a difference to the lives of others, then please APPLY online with your most up to date CV.Health Vision is an equal opportunity employer.Health Vision is dedicated to creating a workforce that is as diverse as the people that make up each of our boroughs. All people are welcome to apply, regardless of their social background, religion, age, race, gender, or disability.